Replicate Bakery Cream Filling

Thursday

May 2, 2013 at 1:03 PM

Laura Kurella

QUIP: I love the taste of the cream filling in pastries but most recipes usually don’t end up tasting as light and fluffy – and decadent – as professional bakeries. What is there secret to creating that light, fluffy and oh-so-amazing cream filling and is it something easily replicated at home?

TIP: Ah, yes! There is nothing that beats the taste of that delightfully decadent, airy-light cream filling found in pastry fresh from the bakery. However, you can get that taste at home – in your own kitchen – if you use the right ingredient – REAL heavy whipping cream!

To replicate the taste of the cream found in puffs, eclairs and even some doughnuts, in a mixing bowl, combine a 5.5 ounce box of vanilla instant pudding with 1 1/2 cups milk and a teaspoon of pure vanilla extract. Beat on high speed for 2 minutes then let rest for 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, in another mixing bowl, whip 2 cups of heavy whipping cream until it forms clouds. Gently fold pudding into cream until blended well. Now you are ready to fill any pastry you like!